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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,037.84, 19,373.64 and 12,054.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,037.84, 19,373.64 and 12,054.96 is: 16,637.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,037.84 : 19,373.64 = 12,054.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,037.84/19,373.64 = 12,054.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,037.84x = 19,373.64 × 12,054.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,037.84x = 233,548,455.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,548,455.25/14,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,637.06

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